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Oddly Specific Dating Questions
Olivia Rodrigo's unusual dating criteria and other oddly specific questions to ask potential partners.
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- What is the author's opinion on strict grammar rules?
- The author advocates against strict adherence to grammar rules, suggesting that splitting infinitives and placing prepositions flexibly are acceptable.
- What is Olivia Rodrigo's oddly specific question for first dates?
- Olivia Rodrigo's oddly specific first date question is whether or not the date would want to go to space. She refuses to date anyone who answers yes, viewing it as a sign of ego.
- What is the author's view on a partner's interaction with one's dog?
- The author emphasizes the importance of a potential partner's interaction with one's dog, considering a lack of positive interaction a significant red flag.
- What is the author's stance on those who consider puns the lowest form of wit?
- The author believes that anyone who considers the pun the lowest form of wit is untrustworthy.
- What behavioral quirk does the author suggest observing in a potential partner?
- The author suggests observing whether a potential partner laughs excessively at unfunny jokes in Shakespearean plays, interpreting it as a performative display of culture rather than genuine enjoyment.